Koepka fires albatross in record equalling 63

Brooks Koepka became only the eighth player ever to shoot 63 on the Stadium Course. Photo: John David Mercer/Reuters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH – Reigning US Open champion Brooks Koepka, still finding his form after a 15-week injury absence, highlighted a course-record-equalling 63 at the Players Championship Sunday with a rare albatross on the 16th hole.

Koepka was 208 yards out after his tee shot at the par-five 16th, where his six-iron second shot found the cup to see him join Spain's Rafa Cabrera Bello as the only players to record double-eagles at that hole.

With six birdies, he became the eighth player ever to shoot 63 on the Stadium Course.

His scintillating finish left him tied for 11th on 11-under 277 -- seven shots behind winner Webb Simpson, who shot 63 on Friday.

“I've been knocking on the door,” said Koepka, who was making just his third start since returning from a torn wrist ligament.